This website is owned and operated by Global Impact. We recognize that visitors to our site may be concerned about how we treat the information they provide to us. This privacy policy addresses those concerns.
If you have any questions about our privacy policy, you can contact us at:
Global Impact
1199 North Fairfax Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Global Impact respects the privacy of its online visitors and donors. At our site, we do not collect personally identifiable information from individuals unless they provide it to us voluntarily and knowingly. This means we do not require you to register or provide information to us in order to view public areas of our site. Global Impact only gathers personally identifiable data that is voluntarily submitted by the visitor, such as names, addresses, zip/postal codes and e-mail addresses.
Information Collection
Global Impact is the sole owner of the information collected on our website. We collect information from our visitors at several different points, and we do not sell or trade it.
Donations
We request information from the visitor on our donation form. A visitor must provide contact information (such as name, e-mail and mailing address) and payment information (such as credit card number and expiration date). This information is used for billing purposes and for sending a receipt of the donation. If we have trouble processing a donation, we use the information to contact the visitor. If the visitor has expressly given us permission, we may share his or her name and contact information with carefully selected organizations and charities that we feel would interest that donor. Where requested by the visitor, we will provide information on larger donations to appropriate charities and donors for tax purposes. Financial and credit card information is NEVER released.
Other Sections
We request information from the visitor on our forms. A visitor must provide contact information such as name, e-mail and address. We use this information for internal purposes only, and it is not shared with third parties.
Tell-A-Friend
We request information from the visitor in our Tell-a-Friend referral service. A visitor must provide their name and e-mail, as well as the name and e-mail of their friend(s). This information is not shared with outside organizations. Global Impact stores this information for the sole purpose of sending a one-time e- mail and tracking the success of our referral program. The friend(s) may contact Global Impact atunsubscribe@charity.org to request the removal of this information from our database.
Information Use
Profile
We store information that we collect through cookies and log files in order to create a profile of our visitors. A profile is stored information that we keep on individual visitors that details their viewing preferences. We do not share your profile with third parties.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the visitor’s computer that is tied to information about the visitor. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. We use both session ID cookies and persistent cookies. Once a visitor closes the browser, the session ID cookie terminates. A persistent cookie is a small text file stored on the visitor’s hard drive for an extended period of time. It enables us to track and target the interests of our visitors, in order to enhance the experience on our site. Persistent cookies can be removed by following Internet browser help file directions. If a visitor rejects cookies, he or she may still use every public part of our site. We do not share information gathered though cookies with third parties.
Log Files
Like most standard website servers, we use log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track visitor’s movement in the aggregate and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses are only linked to personally identifiable information when online credit card transactions are conducted (i.e., when donations are made). We do not share individual information gathered though log files with third parties.
Sharing
Legal Disclaimer
Though we make a good faith effort to preserve visitor privacy, we may need to disclose personal information when we believe that we are legally required to do so (e.g., to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on our website).
Links
This website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we, Global Impact, have no control over and are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our visitors to be aware when they leave our site that they should read the privacy statements of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this website.
Interactive Features
From time to time, our site requests information from visitors via interactive features, such as surveys or quizzes. Participation in these features is completely voluntary and therefore the visitor has a choice of whether or not they disclose this information. The requested information typically includes contact information (such as name and e-mail), and information on the visitor’s interests. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site and providing pertinent information to participants. Visitors’ personally identifiable information is not shared with third parties.
Referrals
If a visitor elects to use our referral service for informing a friend about our site, we ask the visitor for the friend’s name and e-mail address. Global Impact will automatically send the friend a one-time e-mail with an introduction to Global Impact and an invitation to visit the site. The one-time e-mail will include the name of the person making the referral. Global Impact stores this information for the sole purpose of sending a one-time e-mail and tracking the success of our referral program. The friend may contact Global Impact at unsubscribe@charity.org to request the removal of this information from our database.
Security
This website takes many precautions to protect our visitors’ information. When visitors submit sensitive information via the website, their information is protected both online and off-line.
When our donation form asks visitors to enter sensitive information (such as credit card information), it is encrypted and protected with one of the best encryption software programs in the industry – SSL. While on a secure page, such as our order form, the lock icon on the bottom of web browsers such as Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer becomes locked, as opposed to being un-locked, or open, as occurs when visitors are just ‘surfing.’
While we use SSL encryption to protect sensitive information online, we make every good faith effort to protect visitor information off-line. All of our visitors’ information, not just sensitive information, is restricted in our offices. Only employees who require the information to perform a specific job are granted access to data that is personally identifiable.
If visitors have any questions about the security of our website, they may contact us via e-mail.
Notification of Changes
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes to this privacy statement so that our visitors are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. We will use information in accordance with the privacy policy under which the information was collected.
If, however, we are going to use visitors’ personally identifiable information in a manner significantly different from that stated at the time of collection, we will notify visitors via e-mail and will not disclose the information unless express permission is granted. However, if visitors have opted out of all communication with the site or deleted/deactivated their account, then they will not be contacted, nor will their personal information be used in this new manner.
Global Impact is located at: 1199 North Fairfax Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA, 22314
Call toll free: 800-836-4620 or 703-717-5200
Charity Navigator Rating
Global Impact currently does not have a rating with Charity Navigator.
However, until May 2015 we maintained a three-star rating with this organization.
The reason for the change is not due to poor performance, but rather is due to the
fact that Global Impact recently changed our operating model, which changed how our
financial statements are structured.
Since Charity Navigator’s methodology compares current
financials to previous financials, and the comparative financial information has changed based
on the new model, they cannot appropriately rate us at this time. We understand that we will
regain our rating within two years when our new financial statements can be compared to a previous
year.
Global Impact’s financial performance, transparency and credibility as strong as ever.
Please see our BBB and other ratings for assessments of our performance.
Update on Global Impact Funded Charities
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal on April 25, 2015. The worst local disaster of its kind in over 80 years, more than 8,000 people were killed in the initial quake alone. Aftershocks claimed more lives and sent surges of panic through the community.
In the aftermath of this devastation, many Global Impact charities have taken action to help Nepal, leading efforts to recover and rebuild in the wake of the disaster. To aid charities with substantial, longstanding aid efforts, Global Impact created the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund. Listed below are the charities receiving funding through the Global Impact Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund, as well as some of their most notable achievements and future plans for recovery in Nepal:
AmeriCares
Helping to lead large-scale health efforts and treating an average of 120 patients a day
Provided medical equipment and supplies, including vaccines and antibiotics to care for the sick and injured
Next step: Rebuild health systems and create long-term rehabilitation programs
CARE
Helping to lead the extensive effort to provide sanitation and hygiene, food, water, and shelter to Nepal
Provided special care to pregnant women and children by delivering birthing kits and infant care supplies
Next step: Help people build more earthquake-resistant homes and reach 30,000 people with weather-resistant emergency shelters prior to the summer rain
Handicap International
Provided over 1,500 families with tents, blankets, and other supplies
Set up receiving area for the injured or disabled that registers patients upon release in order to follow up with them at a later date to ensure that injuries, illness and mental trauma do not go unchecked
Next step: Create a psychosocial support program
Heifer International
Distributed supplies to approximately 21,500 families
Created a revolving fund that will allow four heavily affected areas in Nepal to support projects that are in the most immediate need and for the community to make joint decisions on the use of the funds
Next step: Replace livestock, rebuild livestock shelters, and provide animal care supplies
Lutheran World Relief
Helping to lead the large-scale effort to provide water, sanitation, and hygiene to Nepal
Distributed food packets to over 24,000 people and handed out 1,000 Personal Care Kits and 100 water filtration units, to ensure basic human needs are met
Next step: Shelter rehabilitation, food assistance, and livelihood recovery
Plan International USA
Helping to lead the comprehensive effort to provide safe and clean shelter
Delivered more than 10,000 essential tarpaulins to various communities to provide shelter
Set up child-friendly centers for safe learning and play to help restore a sense of normalcy
Next step: Long-term community rebuilding
Salvation Army World Services
Supporting survivors of the earthquake through temporary camp management and provisions including food, shelter and water
Provided 904 solar lamps, ensuring families’ safety in remote mountain villages that are without electricity
Next step: Address issues reaching less accessible locations and coordinate deliveries to those areas
UNICEF, The U.S. Fund for
Provided over 519 metric tons of supplies including hygiene and dignity kits, water purification tablets, and first aid kits
Distributed 2,006 early childhood development kits and 482 school-in-a-box kits to ease the toll on children
Next step: Long-term recovery via immunizations
World Vision
Generated a disaster response effort targeting 100,000 people
Set up child-friendly centers for safe learning and play to help restore a sense of normalcy
Put a registration and I.D. system in place using smartphone technology to help with supply distribution
Next step: Build earthquake-resistant homes to safeguard against future disasters
Nepal Earthquake
Relief Fund
About
A deadly, 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated Nepal on Saturday, April 25, killing more than 8,000 people in the worst earthquake there in more than 80 years. Additionally, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck a few weeks later causing more deaths and destruction. In all, more than 8 million people have been affected, including some one million children who are in urgent need of help.
Contributions to the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund will support the rescue, relief and rebuilding efforts of many of Global Impact’s charities responding to the earthquake. Donations to the fund will provide people and communities in need with clean drinking water, food supplies, relief kits, necessary medical attention and safe shelter.
Many Global Impact charities have been on the ground responding, including:
NOTE: Select charities with a significant response effort and staff on the ground will be the recipients of funds raised. Number of recipients will depend on total funds raised.
